Round 1 Masaaki Kotoku is staggered by a jab to the chin. Eduard Kulikov takes a heavy kick to the arm attempting to block his head. "All Bloody Smiles" ducks under a loopy hoop, taking Kulikov to the mat, and his back. Masaaki Kotoku begins to look for a rear naked choke, but Kulikov rolls to being mounted instead. Kulikov attempts to escape mount but has no luck. Kulikov attempts to escape mount but has no luck. Round 1 comes to a close.
Round 2 After an exchange of punches, the fighters engage in the clinch. "All Bloody Smiles" works the clinch to his advantage, carefully connecting with precise strikes. A full foot sweep knocks Eduard Kulikov to the ground. Masaaki works his way through the legs of Kulikov and traps a leg. He falls back with a reverse-heel hook but Kulikov reacts well and slips out before the lock can be sunk. Kulikov scrambles to Masaakis guard. Masaaki Kotoku tries to pass guard but Eduard Kulikov stops him with a well timed punch. A strong chopping strike hits Masaaki across the face. Masaaki lands a series of return strikes. Kulikov shifts his hips to get better position in the guard. While in the guard, Kotoku drops a long punch. Eduard Kulikov throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar. Kotoku has no choice but to submit.
